Research & Reference Librarian
Salary/Position Classification
- $64,800 - $67,400 annual,
Exempt - 40 hours per week
- This position will work onsite the Grand Forks, ND campus.
Purpose of Position
The primary purpose of the Research and Reference Librarian position
is to support law student education, support faculty research and instruction, develop and participate in legal research instruction, and
provide library reference services. The Research and Reference Librarian also provides reference services to the bench and bar. This
position reports directly to the Assistant Dean for the Law Library and works collaboratively with the Head of Technical Services and other
members of the library staff.
Duties & Responsibilities
- The
Research and Reference Librarian is responsible for providing research, reference, instructional, and other support for full-time and
adjunct law faculty.- Provides programming on library resources relevant to law faculty generally as well as to meet regularly with
faculty to determine their individual needs. - Research services may include conducting research for faculty, training and
supervising student research assistants, obtaining source materials, compiling bibliographies, providing 鈥渁lerts鈥 relevant to faculty
research, assisting faculty with submitting manuscripts, preparing user guides to library resources, etc. - Instructional services
may include providing legal research instruction for faculty members鈥 courses, proactively researching and assisting faculty in implementing
instructional technologies, providing 鈥渁lerts鈥 relevant to faculty 四虎影视, obtaining 四虎影视 materials, assisting with course web pages,
etc. - The Research and Reference Librarian is responsible for facilitating the addition of faculty scholarship to the University鈥檚
institutional depository and coordinating the Faculty Scholarship Series and the bi-yearly Survey of Faculty & Staff Accomplishments. - Additional services may include providing library tours for faculty and creating and maintaining marketing materials such as a faculty
guide and newsletter.
- Provides programming on library resources relevant to law faculty generally as well as to meet regularly with
- Working in conjunction with the Assistant Dean, the Research and Reference Librarian is
responsible for developing services to support the research, reference, instructional, and other needs of law students.- Provides
programming on library resources relevant to law students generally as well as to assist in meeting individual student instructional
needs. - Regular programming would include presentations on the wide variety of electronic resources and databases available to law
students, such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, Bloomberg Law, etc. - When appropriate, programming is to be supplemented by the creation of
pamphlets, handouts, web guides, and online tutorials. - Provides support to student organizations and publications, such as
providing research assistance and promoting and publishing items on the law school website and the UND Dakota Digital Commons. - The
position also assists in hiring, training, and supervising law students hired as reference assistants.
- Provides
- The Research
and Reference Librarian is responsible for planning and 四虎影视 first year, advanced, or specialized legal research for-credit courses as
needed.- The Research and Reference Librarian fulfills a vital need in the law school curriculum by planning and 四虎影视 research
classes. - The Research and Reference Librarian may be required to teach Advanced Legal Research or another research class as
needed. - Additional duties include coordinating with the Assistant Dean and the Lawyering Skills faculty in the collaborative
development and 四虎影视 of the first-year legal component.
- The Research and Reference Librarian fulfills a vital need in the law school curriculum by planning and 四虎影视 research
- The Research and Reference Librarian provides reference
and other research services for law students, administrators, the bench and bar, and other library users.- The Research and
Reference Librarian, in collaboration with the Assistant Dean and Head of Technical Services, provides reference and other research services
for students, administrators, the bench and bar, and other library users.
- The Research and
- The Research and Reference Librarian keeps
current on job-related research and trends.- The Research and Reference Librarian participates in professional development
activities and organizations relevant to the position and is encouraged as time away from the position and the budget allow.
- The Research and Reference Librarian participates in professional development
Required Competencies
- This position requires strong
written and oral communication skills; knowledge of major legal research resources, including both print and electronic resources; a solid
understanding of how legal materials are created, organized, and used; and the ability to effectively instruct others in the use of those
materials. - This position also requires the ability to prioritize between varied tasks; meet deadlines; and proactively engage in
efforts to improve law library services.
Minimum Requirements
- JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete
the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa
sponsorship for continued employment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master鈥檚 degree in library and information science or a related degree from an ALA-accredited institution.
- 2 years'
experience working in an academic law library. - Experience 四虎影视 a course or providing other forms of formal research
instruction.
Please note, all employment postings close at 11:55pm
CST.